A verbal apology about the fight itself (“I'm sorry I misunderstood what you meant” or “I'm sorry I brought [topic] up in our fight”) A physical nudge of warmth, like a hug. A small, but encouraging, invitation to talk, like handing your partner their favorite snack.
Talk about how you both feel
Or, maybe there was a deeper, unresolved issue. Either way, give them the chance to share what they want you to know. Acknowledge how you might have made the other person feel. It's important that they feel seen, even if you don't understand their viewpoint firsthand.
Talk about how you both feel
Share how you feel and encourage them to do the same. Maybe the person you argued with thinks they overreacted and is ready to move on. Or, maybe there was a deeper, unresolved issue. Either way, give them the chance to share what they want you to know.
You can extend the olive branch with: A verbal apology about the fight itself (“I'm sorry I misunderstood what you meant” or “I'm sorry I brought [topic] up in our fight”) A physical nudge of warmth, like a hug. A small, but encouraging, invitation to talk, like handing your partner their favorite snack.
You probably both need space to cool off after a heated argument. It doesn't matter who was in the “wrong”—if you want to call them, you should. Open and honest communication will help you solve your issues faster than waiting for your partner to reach out first.